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A171 AFG

1983 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,352 mi
Last recorded50,352 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 AFG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,660 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to crack.

Nail in offside front tyre tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,655 miles

both headlights in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2007 48,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both headlights in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,519 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A171 AFG is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A171 AFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A171 AFG?

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What year was A171 AFG registered?

A171 AFG is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A171 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A171 AFG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A171 AFG have outstanding finance?

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